pinci the keyboard 🦐

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This project is still under development, submit an issue if you have questions.

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Hardware

• 34 key layout with two thumb keys skewed outward
• Kailh PG1232 Low Profile Switches
• Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040)
• Reversible PCB
• TRS capable hardware (normal headphone cable)
• Minimal SMD components and no THT components
• No diodes, just direct switch to gpio connections
• Useable with and without a case

BOM

| Part | Qty | Manufacturer Part No | | ---- | --- | -------------------- | | Kailh Swithces | 34 | PG1232 | | Raspberry Pi Pico | 2 | SC0915 | | 1206 5% 10k Ohm Resistor | 2 | N/A | | 3.5mm Headphone Jack | 2 | 54-00177 |

Firmware

The firmware is writen in Rust using the following (and more) libraries

• Keyberon
• RTIC
• rp2040-hal

Inspiration

Thanks to all the open-source projects that have inspired this project

• Ferris
• Fifi
• KeySeeBee